Water rating label

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products we regulate​ under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme must be registered with us and labelled with the correct water rating information.

This includes displaying a water rating label or text advice with products in store and online.

Look for the label. It can help you mak​​e informed choices about the water efficien​cy of products for your home or business.

​Understand the label

Important information is provided on the water rating label and in text advice.

Star rating lets you quickly compare the water efficiency of different products.

Rate of water consumption such as flow rate, litres per flush or litres per wash lets you estimate how much water the product will use.

Registration and product details including licence number and registration number and, for washing machines and dishwashers, the model name and cycle used for testing.

These details can help you decide which product will suit your needs and give you the best water and energy savings.

Star rating

At the top of the water rating label, the star rating shows the water efficiency of the product. Understanding the star rating is easy — the more stars, the more water efficient the product is.

Use the star rating to compare the water efficiency of different products at a glance.

Star rating​​

Rate of water consumption

The middle section of the label shows the amount of water used by the product.

Details of consumption rate displayed on the label vary by product type:

dishwashers — litres per wash, load capacity of the machine

flow controllers — litres per minute

showers — litres per minute

taps — litres per minute

toilets — litres per average flush, litres per full flush, and litres per half flush